US Bridges

Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.90 RTE 627-0.60 RTE 626 · Structure no. 000000000015980

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBeldor RD
CrossesTrib Hawksbill Creek
Location0.90 RTE 627-0.60 RTE 626
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35881, -78.59555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beldor RD over Trib Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.